If you have a bad grade in a class and you’re totally fine with it, then you don’t even need to watch this video or read the rest of the article. If you have a bad grade in a class and you’re NOT fine with it, …
How to remember what you study: Best study trick ever
Have you ever studied something to the point that you really think you know it, but then the next day you forget it all? Like, everything? Yeah. Me too. It used to happen a lot: I would study all night and feel confident that I had …
How to prevent test anxiety: 7 ways to handle the nerves
Test anxiety is completely normal. Everyone at some point feels nervous before an assessment. After all, it’s no fun to be measured. A certain level of test anxiety is natural and actually beneficial because anxiety produces adrenaline, a hormone partially responsible for increased mental and …
How to write a thesis statement 101: Everything you wish you knew
Persuasive and analytical essays you write for school must have a thesis statement. The only writing assignments that don’t really need thesis statements are poems, diary entries and summaries. What is a thesis statement? Before I explain how to write a thesis statement, you’ve got to …
5 best school habits of smart students
What’s the difference between an A+ student, a C student and an F (oh dear!) student? The obvious answer is that students with higher grades score better on homework and exams than do students pulling off Cs and lower. But have you ever thought — …
How to study anything: 10 steps
Whether you’re studying for a simple Spanish vocab quiz, or an end-of-the-year AP US History exam, you need a solid study plan. Below, I outline 10 steps that can teach you how to study anything. They’ve worked for me, and they’ve worked for so many of …
How to make a study guide
Study guides and schedules rock. If you’re lucky enough, you might already know how to make a study guide and this video/blog will just help you refine what you already know. If you’re incredibly lucky enough, your teacher might provide you with one before a …
How to take notes during class: 5 strategies for taking the best notes ever
You’ve probably been here: Teacher says “open-note” test and you rejoice in anticipation of an easy grade. Until you open your notebook and see … no notes, or really bad ones. Taking notes is an essential skill – not only for nailing open-note tests, but …
How to find time to get your homework done
High school can be one of the busiest times of your entire education. You’re not only juggling classes, but also everything else that comes along with the age: sports and other extracurriculars, social activities, standardized tests, college searches, etc. And it’s not as if you …
How to use the Pomodoro Technique for school: Time management hack
Before I get into how to use the Pomodoro Technique for homework (best time-management hack EVER), here’s a little background info: True story: I sometimes still have nightmares about forgetting my Spanish homework, being unprepared for a math test, and forgetting my locker combination. I graduated …